In regards to the teenager with difficult cramps/heavy
bleeding... I just wanted to offer my experience. I
had the same thing going on as a teenager and into my
early 20's. I began to suffer from anemia due to the
heavy periods as well. Due to some fatigue and other
minor symptoms, I ended up seeing an endocrinologist
and was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid. Once I
started taking a thyroid supplement my cycles
completely changed! I am now 30, and have experienced
light periods since then, minor cramping, shorter
cycles, and it is easy to practice Natural Family
Planning (I am married). It really changed my quality
of life. I highly encourage a full thyroid panel to be
done to see if that is the problem!